On the Sickness of Lucy Knox, & the Inadequacy of the Adams House in Philadelphia
Document 1791Admits that Adams' steward and his children have recovered, but that Lucy Knox is dangerously ill. Apologizes to Adams that the house Knox has procured for him in Philadelphia is not what he deserves, "either for your dignity or the rent," but explains that it was all there was to be had in the city.
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Philadelphia Sept 28. 1797
Doctr
I have had the pleasure to receive your paper of the 13th Instant and I think it honor to enclose you a letter from the States Residents.
Your friend Kimport has recovered and as to his Creatures, but his place is dangerous [undecipherable]
Your honor is not what it ought to be, either for your dignity or the rent but is the best to be obtained. Both as special companions business allows I am [undecipherable] here
The Vice President & the U. States. Both [undecipherable] [undecipherable] of Attachments Yours [undecipherable] [undecipherable]
Type
Autograph Letter Signed
Description
Admits that Adams' steward and his children have recovered, but that Lucy Knox is dangerously ill. Apologizes to Adams that the house Knox has procured for him in Philadelphia is not what he deserves, "either for your dignity or the rent," but explains that it was all there was to be had in the city.
Date
09/28/1791
Author
Recipient
Sent from
Philadelphia
Repository
Collection
Document number
1791092800201
Page start
1
Notable persons
John Adams
Henry Knox
steward
children
Lucy Knox
Notable locations
Philadelphia
Notable items
house
rent